What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. LVN, Float - Urology, The Men's Clinic (Santa Monica) position at UCLA Health System?
Description
Under the general supervision of the Admin Nurse III and the
Senior LVN Supervisor, the Senior Licensed Vocation Nurse provides nursing
support and leadership in the Department of Urology. Major duties include:
provide patient care in an outpatient setting, assist with urologic procedures
such as cystoscopies and bladder installations, start I.V.s, perform
venipuncture, administer medications, manage patient flow, collect data as
appropriate and provide back-up for the clinic front desk, as needed. The
incumbent spends a significant portion of time contributing to the development
and implementation of a teaching plan related to self-care for the patient. The Sr LVN will travel and work at other UCLA Urology
clinics throughout the community as assigned by the supervisor for coverage.
Other duties as assigned.
Salary Range: $38.54 - $50.84
Qualifications Required:
CA LVN License with IV and Blood Withdrawal certification
Possession of BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Ability to work flexible hours and travel to other Urology clinics as assigned
Ability to perform patient assessments and take appropriate action
Skill at setting up and maintaining sterile fields
Ability to work as part of a team, communicate effectively and establish cooperative working relationships with administrators, doctors, peers and public
Knowledge and experience in administering intramuscular and oral medication and monitoring I.V.
Ability to assess inventory levels
Knowledge and understanding of medical diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
Knowledge of specific treatment protocols to be utilized
Ability to exhibit flexibility in adjusting to changing demands and requirements of the position Expertise in communicating with patients and their families with diplomacy and sensitivity. Ability to promote effective communication to faculty concerning a typical clinic events or patient activities Ability to meet and maintain one's own professional needs Skill in setting priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of the job responsibilities Ability to write concise and clear progress notes Skill at speaking to persons with various backgrounds to obtain information, explain procedures and interpret instructions.
Preferred:
Knowledge of urologic conditions and their treatments
Ability to assist with cystoscopic examination
Treatment skills including catheterizations and bladder installations
Experience with varied computer hardware and software including word processing, spreadsheets and database programs and the UCLA Hospital Information System
Expertise in speaking clearly and distinctly, in both Spanish and English, using appropriate vocabulary and grammar, to obtain and convey information to patients and individuals at various organizational levels, both in person and over the phone
$38.54-50.84 Hourly Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm, hours may vary
Salary : $39 - $51